Naza Planning Local Production Of Branded Superbikes

jofizo · Post time 19-4-2012 04:50 PM

PETALING JAYA, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Naza  Group of Companies is exploring opportunities with its global partners to produce completely knocked-down (CKD) big bikes locally, says Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin.

He said the company was in discussions with its global partners on plans to assemble big bikes of international brands in Malaysia.

"We are evaluating the best markets and brands. I cannot tell you which brands we are focusing on but we will announce it once we are ready.

"We are exploring, the team is working very hard and we are keeping our options open," he told reporters after the launch of the RM5 million Ducati Centre, the largest in the Asian region, by International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister  Datuk Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir.

Currently, Naza distributes big bikes from eight international brands namely Harley Davidson, Ducati, Aprilia and Vespa.

-- BERNAMA